WISH Drop-In Centre Society

Violence against sex workers takes many forms. Crimes are underreported and unpunished, perpetuated by discrimination and stigma. Today—the International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers—demonstrations and vigils held around the world indicate the extreme scale of these crimes, and demand attention. Including sex workers' needs, voices and expertise is essential to improve community safety. #RightsNotRescue #SupportSexWorkers #DecrimNow #IDEVASW #Dec17

Women and gender-diverse individuals face unacceptable levels of violence. The acts of violent misogyny that occurred 35 years ago at Polytechnique Montréal are echoed in the epidemic of gender-based violence happening today. Sex work laws in this country amplify the risk for workers, which makes community-based support so important. The Red Light Alert is a weekly report containing information for sex workers by sex workers and lists warnings about high-risk offenders. Learn more about this safety tool—and how to receive the alert—on the WISH website:  https://lnkd.in/dishNuEc #16Days #EndGBV #WhiteRibbon  

Yes! Your end-of-year gift to WISH will be matched! https://bit.ly/3VkgTbo Thanks to the generosity of an anonymous donor, your donation to WISH this holiday season will help twice as many people. Until January 7, all gifts of $250 or more will be matched, effectively doubling the impact of your gift! Stand in solidarity with street-based sex workers and support the women and gender-diverse participants that depend on WISH Drop-In Centre every night. #YouMakeWISHHappen #40YearsOfWISH #NonProfit #GivingTuesday #GivingTuesday2024

Everyone deserves the opportunity to make free, healthy and positive choices — but the people that WISH Drop-In Centre Society exists to serve are often denied that fundamental right. Learn more in this article from The Tyee Presents: https://lnkd.in/grVxc_zw

Such a lovely way to gather during the holidays, and raise funds at the same time. Thank you to Wendy D & Major for sharing their skills and their hospitality at this fantastic event.

Help! The microwave at the WISH Drop-In Centre has broken! Do you happen to have one to donate? https://bit.ly/3wsju6m It doesn’t have to be fancy, it just has to work! Feel free to send us a dm or call 604-669-9474 if you’ve got a lead. Thanks for your support!

Thank you! It was a joy to gather with community members in recognition of WISH’s 40th Anniversary. Everyone at the event, everyone who bid on an auction item, and those who made a donation in honour of WISH’s 40th, helped to exceed our goal and together raised $50,641.60! Thank you so much to:  - guest presenters Steph Sia and Jen St. Denis - performers Kadisha, Tonye Aganaba, Kara Juku and Kasey Riot - event sponsors The Thirds, Lonsdale Event Rentals, Chewies Smoke & Oyster Bar, Showstream and Flowers by Michael - WISH staff, volunteers, and board members   and YOU! Thank you for being a part of the WISH community.   #InSolidarity #40YearsOfWISH #RightsNotRescue 

Two days left until WISH’s 40th Anniversary Fundraiser!   https://bit.ly/4dEgCGz   Thanks to incredible community support, In Solidarity will be a gala like no other.    You’ll hear from WISH participants and program managers, as well as guest presenters Steph Sia and Jen St. Denis, about the ways stigma and systems of oppression create barriers and continue to cause harm.   We’ll celebrate the resilience, intelligence, and strength of WISH participants with performances from bellydancer Kadisha, musician Tonye Aganaba, drag superstar Kara Juku and DJ Kasey Riot.      Enjoy incredible food (from Chewies!), drinks, bid on items in the silent auction, check out some limited edition WISH swag, and you can even get a custom WISH-inspired tattoo while you’re there (thanks to Neighbourhood Nick)!   Stand in solidarity with street-based sex workers and help raise critical funds for the WISH Drop-In, Shelter and MAP Van.   If you are free on Thursday, please join us at The Thirds in Railtown!   And if you can’t make it this time, you can still enjoy the online auction ;)   #InSolidarity #40YearsOfWISH #SexWorkersRights #YouMakeWISHHappen #NonProfit #DTES

Meet the performers for WISH’s 40th Anniversary fundraiser!    DJ and producer Kasey Riot: https://lnkd.in/gvPcDAkx   Bellydancer Kadisha: https://lnkd.in/g3BksSGt  Musican Tonye Aganaba: https://lnkd.in/gMnA548a   + Drag superstar Kara Juku: https://lnkd.in/gSuGX265    Thank you to these incredible artists for helping to make this event a gala like no other.     It’s all happening on Thursday, November 7 at The Thirds (369 Alexander).     Get your tickets today!   https://lnkd.in/gQ7vcqDZ  

Today marks the 4th anniversary of the WISH Shelter.   This critical resource is responsive to the needs of women and gender diverse street-based sex workers and continues to face significant demand.   During the past year: - 3 crash beds were used 989 times - 20 longer-term beds were used by 101 people in need of housing - 620 times people had to be turned away due to the shelter operating at full capacity   Thank you to BC Housing, the City of Vancouver, WISH supporters, and everyone who helps make WISH happen.   #HousingIsAHumanRight